Affärsrelationer i en digital värld: En kvalitativ studie om konsten att upprätthålla digitala affärsrelationer inom B2B-verksamheter
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesisAlternative title
Business relationship in a digital world : A qualitative study on the art of maintaining digital business relationships in B2B operations (English)
Abstract [en]
The purpose of this study was to create an understanding of the importance of digital tools in B2B (Business-to-Business) operations and how the new digital world has changed the attitude of all actors toward digital customer relations. The study is based on theories in relationship marketing, communication, digital tools, and direct and digital marketing. The study had a qualitative research approach with a deductive approach. The empirical findings were collected using semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using a thematic analysis method. The result showed that all respondents work actively to maintain loyal customer relationships. Through the respondents' answers regarding different strategies, a revised conceptual model has been created that explains how different activities contribute to a successful customer relationship digitally. However, different strategies are used to achieve a positive customer experience. Overall, the results showed that traditional marketing strategies and digital tools are crucial for successful digital customer relationships. Different industries have different perceptions of digital customer relations. It is important to adapt to the new digital world in order to maintain and create loyal customer relationships.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 36
Keywords [en]
Business Relations, B2B, Digital Tools, Communication
Keywords [sv]
Affärsrelationer, B2B, Digitala Verktyg, Kommunikation
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-50494OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-50494DiVA, id: diva2:1760910
Subject / course
Business
Educational program
The International Marketing Programme, 180 credits
Supervisors
Examiners
2023-06-122023-05-312023-06-12Bibliographically approved